Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qualcomm opens AI & IoT Edge development center in UAE to boost smart city, industrial innovation aligned with UAE Vision 2031, fostering talent and scalable regional solutions.
IBM praises Sri Lanka’s digital foundation, commits to supporting the nation’s 2030 Digital Economy Strategy with AI, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, and quantum computing solutions.
Dialog Axiata’s Vesak Data Dansala offers 1GB free mobile data to 21,000+ users via QR codes, blending tradition with digital innovation in Sri Lanka’s biggest cultural festival.
Saudi Arabia sees 21.5% of internet users actively engaging with AI tools, led by young adults. This reflects Vision 2030-driven digital growth, placing the Kingdom among the world’s top AI adopters.
Saudi Arabia ranks second in the UN ITU 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker among G20 countries, showcasing its leadership in telecom regulation, digital infrastructure, and fostering investment-driven digital economic growth.
Qatar’s Minister Mohammed Al Mannai wins 2025 Arab Digital Economy Award for National Digital Policies, highlighting Qatar’s leadership in digital transformation and regional cooperation.
Türkiye’s Havelsan partners with Malaysia’s DNeX to deploy AI-driven business management and digital solutions, boosting public and private sector transformation and reinforcing bilateral economic ties.
Circle, Kuwait’s q-commerce startup, raises $6M Series A to expand across MENA. The company offers under-20-minute delivery via a tech-enabled network of dark stores, driving 7x revenue growth in Kuwait and preparing for regional rollout in 2026.
Jordan Armed Forces and Orange Jordan reissue “Comrades-in-Arms” Visa discount card linked to Orange Money wallet, offering military personnel free access to digital payments and purchase discounts.
Egypt’s Software Testing Day joins ISTQB Global Conference Network, highlighting AI and DevOps-driven innovations in software quality. ITIDA and SECC lead certification and training efforts, positioning Egypt as a global hub for trusted software testing expertise.